Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Charlbury
Bound for Henley Royal Regatta, starting in Charlbury. Allow 1 hour 14 minutes via the A44, A40 and M40, before event traffic. Henley Royal Regatta returns 29 June – 4 July 2027. First held in 1839 and run annually since, except for the World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic. Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'. St Mary's Church in Charlbury is Grade I listed. Rail reached Charlbury station in 1853. Charlbury is a small place of under 5,000 people, about 3,100 at the last figure.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Charlbury address, timed to the day's start. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. Charlbury is 50.3 miles away for the trip home. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 40 minutes from Charlbury.
- Charlbury to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames1 hr 14 min, 51.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Charlbury1 hr 13 min, 50.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
First held in 1839 and run annually since, except for the World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: hrr.co.ukPrince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'.
Source: hrr.co.ukSt Mary's Church, in central Charlbury, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukCharlbury station opened in 1853.
Source: wikidata.orgCharlbury had about 3,100 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgStewards' Enclosure: men need lounge suit or jacket/blazer with trousers plus tie or cravat; women wear dresses or skirts below the knee, or trouser suits; no shorts, leggings, tracksuits or jeans.
Source: hrr.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Henley-on-Thames (HOT), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 36 minutes away by road (25.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames from Charlbury?
51.5 miles via the A44, A40 and M40: 1 hour 14 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is Henley Royal Regatta in 2027?
29 June – 4 July 2027.
Is there a dress code at Henley Royal Regatta?
Stewards' Enclosure: men need lounge suit or jacket/blazer with trousers plus tie or cravat; women wear dresses or skirts below the knee, or trouser suits; no shorts, leggings, tracksuits or jeans.
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